Whitby Seafoods

Wholetail Scampi

Barcode 5016316013325

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Wholetail Scampi is ultra-processed.

Product contains UPF additives including stabiliser: triphosphates and colour: paprika extract, which make it ultra-processed under NOVA. It is also a ready-to-heat, industrially formulated breaded seafood product.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

scampi (crustaceans) (37%)
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

triphosphate stabiliser

A food additive used as a stabiliser in processed foods; a phosphate ester that helps with texture and moisture retention.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

Common questions about Wholetail Scampi

Is Wholetail Scampi ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholetail Scampi by Whitby Seafoods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains UPF additives including stabiliser: triphosphates and colour: paprika extract, which make it ultra-processed under NOVA. It is also a ready-to-heat, industrially formulated breaded seafood product.

Which ingredients in Wholetail Scampi are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Wholetail Scampi as ultra-processed markers: triphosphate stabiliser, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.